R.U.R. - Rossum's Universal Robots

Rossum’s Universal Robots (R.U.R.) written by Karel Čapek in 1920, is a thought-provoking work of science fiction that strands the audience on the private island of Harry Domin, the general manager of R.U.R., and his team of engineers, directors and managers. Set in a version of the present where robots are made of artificial flesh and blood, they are cheap and available all over the world, essential to service and industry work. When Helena Glory, a member of the Humanity League, arrives for a factory visit, Domin is immediately entranced by her, even though Helena works for the organisation that wishes to liberate the robots, something that Domin and the team at R.U.R. find absurd.

As Helena’s influence amongst these people of science becomes stronger, R.U.R. tries to expand on the robots’ abilities and senses. The lines between robots as tools and something else start to blur as man’s creation is pushed to the limits.

Will the team at R.U.R. and Helena regret their decision that impacts further than just their little island?